Piute was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were two points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 53-51 heartbreaker at the hands of the Milford Tigers. The Thunderbirds were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Tigers earlier this season, when they won 60-43.
Leading Milford to victory were Jaidyn Mcmullin and Paizlee Florence. Mcmullin went 10-for-20 to rack up 24 points, while Florence posted ten points and six steals. With that strong performance, Mcmullin is now averaging an impressive 15.4 points per game. Acacia Dalton was another key player, putting up six points and eight boards.
Piute's loss dropped their record down to 11-9. As for Milford, the victory got them back to even at 11-11.
Piute wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 34-30 win against Bryce Valley on the 15th. As for Milford, they have also already played their next contest, a 63-37 defeat against Wayne on the 14th.
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